Dana Ritchie, FNP-BC

Dana Ritchie has been an RN for 35 years which includes over 6 years as an Orthopedic Spine Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with Dr. Mark A.Fye, Spine Surgeon. She manages spine disorders through assessment/evaluation of the patient and develops a treatment plan to tailor the unique needs of the patient. If surgery is an option, the patient will be referred to Dr. Fye for surgical consultation. Specialization Arthritis of spine Bulging/herniated discs Compression fractures of vertebrae-Degenerative disc disease Pinched nerves Radiculopathy Sciatica Spinal stenosis Spondylosis Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis Professional Education Associate Degree in Nursing; Kent State University Bachelor Degree in Nursing; Kent State University Post-Graduate Education Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner Franciscan University of Steubenville